Tournament Regulations

This tournament is conducted in accordance with International Push Hands Competition Rules. All participants must review these regulations prior to the event.

Fixed Step Push Hands (Dingbu)

A discipline where competitors must keep both feet fixed while attempting to disrupt the opponent's balance.

  • 1 Point: When the opponent's foot loses contact with the mat (lifts off).
  • 2 Points: When any part of the opponent's body other than the soles of their feet touches the ground.

* No points are awarded if both competitors' feet lift off simultaneously or if both fall at the same time.

  • Match Duration: 1 minute per round (1-minute rest interval)
  • Decision: The competitor with the higher score at the end of the round wins (Immediate victory if a 6-point difference is reached)
  • Victory Condition: Best-of-three rounds (The first to win 2 rounds wins the match)

Moving Step Push Hands (Huobu)

A discipline where competitors move freely within the designated area while attempting to disrupt the opponent's balance.

  • 1 Point: When the opponent steps outside the competition area (out-of-bounds).
  • 2 Points: When any part of the opponent's body other than the soles of their feet touches the ground.

* No points are awarded if both competitors step out of bounds simultaneously or if both fall at the same time.

  • Match Duration: 2 minutes per round (1-minute rest interval)
  • Decision: The competitor with the higher score at the end of the round wins (Immediate victory if a 6-point difference is reached)
  • Victory Condition: Best-of-three rounds (The first to win 2 rounds wins the match)

Reference Video

A rules explanation video for Push Hands competitions. We encourage all participants to watch before the event.

Push Hands match video

Weight Classification

Competitors will be divided into weight classes based on the weigh-in results on the day of the tournament to ensure fair competition.

Dress Code

Please wear sportswear without zippers, metal parts, or decorations. A T-shirt must be worn on top. Pants must cover the knees. Accessories are prohibited for safety reasons.

Prohibited Actions & Penalties

Prohibited Actions

  • Attacking the head, neck, or lower body.
  • Grabbing clothing, hair, ears, or fingers.
  • Striking, kicking, headbutting, leg sweeps, joint locks, or choking.
  • Attempting to throw the opponent over the hip or back (Suplex/Hip throws).
  • Any other conduct deemed unsportsmanlike.

Penalty System

  • Warning: 1st offense – 1 point awarded to the opponent.
  • Violation: 2nd offense – 2 points awarded to the opponent.
  • Disqualification: Serious or repeated violations will result in immediate disqualification.